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MUV 127P

1976 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,355 mi
Last recorded28,355 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Lotus Seven28,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 127P
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,231 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 26,735 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?

Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
brake recording little or no effort 23
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MUV 127P is a 1976 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 28,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUV 127P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 50 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MUV 127P?

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What year was MUV 127P registered?

MUV 127P is a 1976 Lotus Seven, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is MUV 127P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUV 127P shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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